Jiri Prochazka became the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion on Saturday night, submitting Glover Teixeira with just 28 seconds to spare in their five-round fight. Prochazka's victory headlined UFC 275, which took place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. After a bloody and tiring near five rounds of action, Prochazka was able to submit … Continue reading Jiri Prochazka Submits Glover Teixeira Late To End Chaotic Battle, Earn UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
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UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka Preview
Just two years ago, Jiri Prochazka didn't even have a UFC fight under his belt. But fast-forward to now, the former RIZIN Light Heavyweight Champion has a chance to claim titleholder status in the main event of a pay-per-view card. The rapidly rising light heavyweight talent will face veteran 205-pound champ Glover Teixeira on Saturday … Continue reading UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka Preview
UFC on ESPN+ 46: Font vs. Garbrandt Live Coverage
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt will make his return to action in the main event of Saturday's card, fighting Rob Font in a five-round fight. The bout headlines a UFC "Fight Night" event from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates. A full preview of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 46: Font vs. Garbrandt Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 46: Font vs. Garbrandt Preview
The last time Cody Garbrandt was in the main event was when he lost a rematch to then-UFC Bantamweight Champion TJ Dillashaw. Now, the former champ returns to the headlining spot to face Rob Font in the main event of a UFC "Fight Night" card. A bantamweight clash between Font and Garbrandt is set to … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 46: Font vs. Garbrandt Preview
Sha Yilan To Make UFC Debut Against Joshua Culibao At May 22nd Event
Experienced Chinese MMA talent Sha Yilan will make his UFC debut against Joshua Culibao at the promotion's May 22nd event, per a report from Guilherme Cruz and Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The fight joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Sha enters the fight with a pro record … Continue reading Sha Yilan To Make UFC Debut Against Joshua Culibao At May 22nd Event
UFC on ESPN 16: Joshua Culibao vs. Charles Jourdain Play-by-Play
Both looking to come back from a previous loss, Joshua Culibao and Charles Jourdain fought on Saturday's prelims. The fight went like this. Bout 5: Joshua Culibao (8-1) vs. Charles Jourdain (10-3) (Featherweight) Jourdain looked for a flying knee to start the fight. Culibao caught a leg kick and attempted a takedown in the first … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 16: Joshua Culibao vs. Charles Jourdain Play-by-Play
UFC on ESPN 16: Holm vs. Aldana Live Coverage
Bantamweights are in the main event on Saturday night when UFC puts on an event from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Headlining the 11-fight card is a fight between Holly Holm and Irene Aldana. Follow along throughout the night for live results and updates. A full preview of the show can be … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 16: Holm vs. Aldana Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN 16: Holm vs. Aldana Preview
Continuing their second series of events from "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the UFC is set to provide an 11-fight card on Saturday night. Headlining the show is a ranked bantamweight fight between Irene Aldana and Holly Holm. Here's a preview. Click here to skip to a preview of the main card. … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 16: Holm vs. Aldana Preview
UFC on ESPN+ 26: Felder vs. Hooker Live Coverage
Heading overseas for the first time in 2020, UFC went to the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday for UFC on ESPN+ 26. Headlining the card was ranked lightweights Paul Felder and Dan Hooker. Follow along throughout the next for live coverage of the events in Auckland. A full preview of the show … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 26: Felder vs. Hooker Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 26: Felder vs. Hooker Preview
After staying in the United States for the first four events of the year, UFC hits the international stage on Saturday. Heading to the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, UFC on ESPN+ 26 will be headlined by Paul Felder and Dan Hooker. Being from New Zealand, Hooker will have home court advantage. Here's a … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 26: Felder vs. Hooker Preview